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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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