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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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