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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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