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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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