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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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