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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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