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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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