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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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