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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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