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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes 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. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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