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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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