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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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