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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance 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 teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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