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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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