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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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