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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always 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 many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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