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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. 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 massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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