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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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