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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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