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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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