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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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