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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. 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. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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