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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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