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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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