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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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