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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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