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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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