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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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