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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning 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 participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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