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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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