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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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