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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education 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 institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

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