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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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