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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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