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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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