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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

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