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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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