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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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