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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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