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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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