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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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