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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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