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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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