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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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