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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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