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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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