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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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