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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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