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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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