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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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