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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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