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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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