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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning 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 institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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