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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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