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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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