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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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