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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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