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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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