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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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