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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses 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. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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