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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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