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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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