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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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