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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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