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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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