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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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