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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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