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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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