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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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