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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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