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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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