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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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