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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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