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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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