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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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