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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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