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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly 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 many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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