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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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