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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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