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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education 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 we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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