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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. 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 education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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