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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. 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 e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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