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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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