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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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