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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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