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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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