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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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