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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning 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. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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