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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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