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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing 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 assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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