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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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