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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling 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 teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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