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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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