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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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