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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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