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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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