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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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