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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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