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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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