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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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