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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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