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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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