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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally 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 distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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