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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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