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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally 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. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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