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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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