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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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