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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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