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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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