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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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