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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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