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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that 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 participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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