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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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