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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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