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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing 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 schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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