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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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