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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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