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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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