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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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