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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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