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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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