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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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