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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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