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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. 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 massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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