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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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