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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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