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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not 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 several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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