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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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