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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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