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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. 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. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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