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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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