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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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