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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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