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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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