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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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