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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because 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 we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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