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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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