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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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