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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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