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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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