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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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