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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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