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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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