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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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