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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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