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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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