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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. 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. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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