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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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