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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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