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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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