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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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