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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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