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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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