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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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