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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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