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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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