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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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