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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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