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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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