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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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