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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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