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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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