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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not 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 a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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