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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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