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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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