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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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