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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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