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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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