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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students 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 variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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