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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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