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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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