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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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