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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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