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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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