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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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