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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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