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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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