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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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