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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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