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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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