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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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