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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

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