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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free 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. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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