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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online 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 educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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