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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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