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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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