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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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