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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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