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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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