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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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