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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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