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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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