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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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