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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically 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 numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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