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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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