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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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