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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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