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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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