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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free 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 issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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