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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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