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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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