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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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