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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning 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 teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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