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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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