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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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