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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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