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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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