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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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