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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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