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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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