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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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