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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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