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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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