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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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