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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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