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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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