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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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