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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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