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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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