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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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