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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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