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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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