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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because 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 educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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