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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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