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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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