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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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