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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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