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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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