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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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