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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning 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 institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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