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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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