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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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