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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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