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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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