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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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