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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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