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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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