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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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