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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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