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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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