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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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