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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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