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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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