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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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