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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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