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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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