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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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