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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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