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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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