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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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