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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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