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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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