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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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