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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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