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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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