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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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