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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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