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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models 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 we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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