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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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