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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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