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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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