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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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