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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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