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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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