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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online 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 educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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