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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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