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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily 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 many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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