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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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