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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because 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 teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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