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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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