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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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