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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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