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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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