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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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