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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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