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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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