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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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