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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically 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 quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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