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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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