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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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