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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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