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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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