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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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