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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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