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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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