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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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