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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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