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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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