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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing 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 be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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