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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally 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 several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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