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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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