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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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