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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering today because online 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 organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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