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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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