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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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