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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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