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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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