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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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