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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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