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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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