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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources