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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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