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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students 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 a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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