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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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