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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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