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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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