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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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