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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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