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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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