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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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