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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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