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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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