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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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