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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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