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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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