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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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