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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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