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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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