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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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