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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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