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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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