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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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