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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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