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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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