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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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