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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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