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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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