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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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