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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because 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 we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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