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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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