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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing 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 be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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