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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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