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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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