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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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