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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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