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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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