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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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