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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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