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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education 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 educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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