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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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