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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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