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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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