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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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