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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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