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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). Massive open online courses (MOOC) and similar endeavours with open educational resources are allowing millions of self-directed online learners in all parts of the world to learn from well-known educators. The open education resources (OER) movement was the inspiration for the first MOOC classes. What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are being used today? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like the University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? This MOOC classes book also deals with active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences.

Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all over the world to participate in classes online. Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help learners succeed in these massive open online courses. The fundamental aspiration of these MOOC classes is to provide instruction to more humans all over the world. This open education resources book explores guidelines for others who hope to create highly engaging MOOC-based learning experiences. For more info see this MOOCs Book website.