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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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