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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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