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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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