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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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