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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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