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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever 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 teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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