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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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