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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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