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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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