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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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