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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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