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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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