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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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