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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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