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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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