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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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