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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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