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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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