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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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