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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing 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 guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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