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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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