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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance 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 teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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