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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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