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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning 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 stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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