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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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