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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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