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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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