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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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