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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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