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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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