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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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