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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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