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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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