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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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