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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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