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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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