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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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