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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally 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 quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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