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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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