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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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