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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently 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 issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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