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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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