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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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