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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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