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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle 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 we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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