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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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