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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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