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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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