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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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