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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning 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 teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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