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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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