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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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