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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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