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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving 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 ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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