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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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