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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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