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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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