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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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