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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically 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 numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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