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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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