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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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