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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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