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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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