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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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