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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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