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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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