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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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