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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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