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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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