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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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