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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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