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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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