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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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