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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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