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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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