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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily 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 subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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