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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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