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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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