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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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