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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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