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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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