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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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