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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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