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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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