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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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