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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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