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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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