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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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