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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always 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 lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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