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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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