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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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