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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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