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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally 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 many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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