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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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