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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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