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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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