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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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