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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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