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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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