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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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