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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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