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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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