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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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