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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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