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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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