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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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