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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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