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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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