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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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