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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving 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 make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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