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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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