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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning 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 stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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