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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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