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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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