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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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