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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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