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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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