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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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