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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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