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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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