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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure 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 innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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