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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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