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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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