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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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