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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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