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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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