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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning 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 educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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