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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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