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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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