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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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