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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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