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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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