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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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