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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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