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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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