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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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