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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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