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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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