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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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