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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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