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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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