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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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