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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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