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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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