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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning 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 stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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