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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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