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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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