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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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