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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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