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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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