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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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