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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning 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. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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