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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers 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 manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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