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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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