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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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