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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses 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. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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