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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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