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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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