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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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