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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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