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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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