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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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