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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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