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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not 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 elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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