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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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