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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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