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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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